Coordinator of Diversity & Inclusion Programming Job at Kents Hill School

Kents Hill School Kents Hill, ME 04349

Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion ProgrammingReports to: Assistant Head of SchoolABOUT KENTS HILL SCHOOLKents Hill School is one of the oldest co-ed boarding schools in the country, located on400 beautiful acres in Maine. We bring boarding and day students together from diverseethnicities, national origins, cognitive abilities, religions, and socioeconomic classes toengage in self-discovery and growth, both in and out of the classroom. Diversity, equity,and belonging are integral to our community as we actively strive to be an anti-racistschool through consistent and ongoing learning for all. Our students are surrounded bya caring faculty and staff who make it their work to truly know each student and,because of that, create personalized transformational experiences.

Student-centeredinquiry sits at the core of the academic curriculum, which merges the four dimensions oflearning (knowledge, skills, character, and reflection) with PBL (project-based learning) tobalance academic rigor with strong support. Students also have the opportunity toexplore their passions in athletics and the arts.JOB OVERVIEWKents Hill seeks a Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion Programming (Coordinator) whois passionate about working with teenagers and will contribute to our mission ofpreparing students to be active participants in creating a just and equitable world.Reporting to the Assistant Head of School, the Coordinator is a memberof the Student Life Team whose mission is to create a fun, inclusive, and caringcommunity where intercultural dialogue, cultural exploration, and belonging can occur.The Coordinator will develop programs, events, and services that facilitate wrap-aroundsupport and advocacy for the personal, social, academic, and cultural well-being ofstudents from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups and internationalstudents. In addition to this work, the Coordinator will create programs and hostactivities that foster self-awareness, skills, and interest in engaging across differencesand build an understanding of historical and structural forms of discrimination andsystemic oppression.A successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative working environment that seeksinnovative and creative programming; is comfortable working atypical hours; will bringflexibility to their work, and desires to get to know and engage regularly with a range ofstudents.RESPONSIBILITIESServes as a member of the Student Life Team, supporting all efforts to assist, engage, and educate students inside and outside of the classroom and serves as a resource to all students and their families, faculty, and staff.Takes the lead role in planning and implementing student programming thatpromotes intercultural understanding, cross-cultural dialogue, and celebration ofthe ethnic, gender, international, learning, racial, religious, and sexualitydifferences on campus.Advises student affinity groups to implement events that address the cultural,educational, and social needs of our diverse student population.Serves as the international student liaison, taking lead on additional advising andcreating activities that address the social and cultural adjustment of ourinternational students.Takes a lead role in planning and organizing cultural observances and inclusionprograms such as Martin Luther King Day, Courageous Conversations, andheritage month celebrations.Takes part in our bias incident response.Serves as a member of the CARE Team.Serves as a member of various student-facing committees including the StudentExperience Team (SET), Orientation Committee, student leadership trainingcommittee, and other committees as assigned by the Head or Assistant Head ofSchool.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESServes as an advisor for a small group of students.Coaches in either the Fall or Spring athletic season.Serves as a dorm head.Serves as a member of a weeknight and weekend duty team.Serves as a facilitator/instructor in our Principles, Ethics, and Action at Kents Hill(PEAK) program.This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensiveinventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assignedto the job. Other duties and special projects may be assigned to meet division andschool needs.QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS1-3 years of experience in developing social programs and activities for middleand/or high school students.Experience working on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion to effectmeaningful change and promote student success.Ability to facilitate cross-cultural training and deliver effective group presentations.Experience and understanding of benefits and challenges faced by internationalstudents learning in the United States.Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals ofdiverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, and sexualorientation including those with different levels of academic preparation, varyingphysical and learning abilities.Possesses communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectivelywith an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues.Possesses a valid driver's license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in an independent school setting.Experience in K-12 education in an area such as student support or multiculturalprograms.Experience living abroad and fluency in a foreign language.Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience inEducation, Ethnic or Cultural Studies, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology or otherrelated fields.HOW TO APPLYPlease send a letter of interest and resume to HR@kentshill.org.Kents Hill School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment freefrom discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy,gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth,age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information ordisability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Additionally, we prohibitretaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or whoparticipate in an equal opportunity investigation.


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